Hand Tools

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Hand Tools
Safety Tips
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What are hand tools?

• Hand tools have no power source, other than the
  physical force applied by the user.
• Tools are such a common part of our lives there
  isnt a day that goes by without picking one up
  to help us in our work.

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Hand tools include anything from
screwdriver
hammers
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wrenches
side cutters
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steel tapes
sledge hammers
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hand saws
cats paws
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chisels
punches
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pipe wrenches
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• Each tool is designed to do a specific job. Its
  up to you to use each tool properly.
• The employer is responsible for the safe
  condition of tools and equipment used by
  employees.
• Employees have the responsibility for properly
  using and maintaining tools.

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All hazards involved in the use of tools can be
prevented by following five basic safety rules
Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance

• Injuries occur when a tool slips or breaks, often
  because the tool is dull.
• A sharp, well maintained tool will help you
  perform your job more effectively and in a
  shorter time.
• Keep all tools sharp, chisel points dressed, etc.

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Use the right tool for the job

• Short cuts and using the wrong tool for the job
  will more likely result to an accident.
• One of the most frequent abuses of a hand tool is
  the misuse of the screwdriver. This hand tool is
  often used as a mini pry bar, a wood chisel, and
  any number of small tasks for which it simply was
  not designed to be used.
• A punctured wound can easily occur when any
  pointed hand tool is misused.

ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB AT HAND
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Examine each tool for damage before use

• As the worker who uses the hand tool, you should
  think of your safety first. Check to be sure that
  the tool is in good shape before you use it.
• Replace broken tools and broken or cracked
  handles immediately.
• If you have any question about the condition of
  the tool, or how to use it properly, check with
  your supervisor.

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Operate according to the manufacturers
instructions

• Do not use the screwdriver as chisel.
• Wrenches must not be used if the jaws are sprung,
  cracked or twisted.
• Do not use a claw hammer to strike a hardened
  steel surface.
• Do not use chisels with a mushroom head.
• Keep control of the saw by releasing downward
  pressure at the end of each stroke, etc.

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Provide and use the proper protective equipment

• Personal protective equipment is required if
  theres any danger of
• flying objects wear safety goggles
• hand injuries wear gloves
• Injuries can also occur when carrying tools.
• Never run with any tool in your hands
• Carry tools with pointed or sharp edges so that
  those edges are away from your body.
• Wear a tool belt or carry them in a toolbox an
  excellent and safe way to transport tools.
• If you need to carry tools up a ladder, place
  them in a bucket and haul them up. Use the same
  method when going down the ladder.

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• While many workers are thought to be hand
  experts, they continue to have accidents on the
  job.

Concentrate on how to improve your skills daily,
share your knowledge with co-workers and
remember
A good sharp tool in the hands of a good sharp
worker will do an outstanding job!
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This happens on a daily basis. Yes, its just a
picture, but what if it was YOUR hand? Could you
work again? What could you do? THINK THINK
THINK
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Safety is the best tool on the Job